Opinion: The West needs common-sense water conservation
… An unusually hot summer and looming Colorado River negotiations serve as a constant reminder of the scarce water resources in this region of the U.S. and underscore the importance of effective solutions to conserve our most precious natural resource. … Water conservation goes beyond having access to drinking water. It is imperative to everything from the health of wildlife and plants to farming and crop production to recreational activities that fuel the economy. Not to mention that low water levels can threaten hydropower facilities that produce affordable, reliable and clean energy.
—Written by Sam Brown, Republican nominee for U.S. Senate from Nevada and Chris Barnard, president of the American Conservation Coalition Action